5 High-protein Breakfasts to Fuel Your Turkey Trot

These high-protein breakfasts will energize your turkey trot — from the starting whistle to the finish line.

This one’s for the turkey trotters. Those ambitious individuals who add a little exercise to a holiday celebrated with an abundance of food, family and thanksgiving. And while you’ll hopefully be enjoying a plateful of turkey and all the trimmings later, race day calls for a bit of meal planning.

A high-protein breakfast is just what you need on race day, fueling you up for a steady release of energy that will sustain you all the way to the finish line. Here are some protein-packed breakfast options for trotters of all ages and experience levels.

Make-ahead breakfast protein options

Getting out the door in the morning can be a struggle even without the added chaos of the holiday like meal prep and guests. Make-ahead breakfast options can be a godsend.

We’ll start with a classic – a good ol’ English Muffin sandwich. The egg-white patty and melted cheddar pair so well with an English muffin. You can easily make these ahead of time. Come race day, just wrap them in a paper towel, pop them in the microwave, and enjoy.

Another make-ahead favorite for race day is this overnight oats with egg whites recipe. Bringing in egg whites, Greek yogurt and protein powder, it packs in a LOT of grams of protein. Plus, you can customize it to your heart’s content with fruits, nuts, cinnamon or whatever topping suits your fancy.

Fruity and filling

Another great way to energize your morning is with this berry booster protein smoothie. It’s not your ordinary smoothie. Oh no. This fruity breakfast drink is packed with antioxidant-rich berries, a bit of OJ and protein-heavy liquid egg whites. This smoothie recipe is easy to make and easy to enjoy, making it a perfect high-protein breakfast for race day.

There’s something about pancakes that just make a morning special. And this strawberry protein take can be enjoyed guilt-free. It’s packed with protein and fruit but low on added sugar. Top your flap jacks with fruit, peanut butter or even some maple syrup. YUM.

High-protein banana pancakes with just three ingredients? Dreams do come true. These simple protein pancakes couldn’t be easier. And they’ll keep you energized all the way to the finish line. We love topping them with melted peanut butter and/or some cacao nibs.

Protein in the morning can go beyond eggs. We hope these high-protein breakfast recipes make you want to gobble before you wobble this Thanksgiving.